1. Positioning: Stand behind the railing of Huangqian Hall and choose a front-facing angle to shoot the Hall of Prayer for Good Harvest, ensuring the door frame is complete and centered, creating a symmetrical composition.
2. Composition: Frame the Hall of Prayer for Good Harvest through the door frame in the center of the image to enhance depth and visual guidance.
3. Lens Recommendation: Use a 50mm lens on a camera or the 2x zoom on a smartphone to ensure the main subject is clear and the background is appropriately compressed.

1. Travel Tips:
① Ticket Price: Park entrance + small attractions 34 RMB;
② Opening Hours: Park opens at 6:00 AM, attractions open from 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM. The Hall of Prayer for Good Harvest will be lit up at 7:00 PM every Friday, Saturday, and holidays, allowing for night viewing.
③ Shooting Time: If shooting in the morning, it is recommended to queue at the East Gate at 7:30 AM to be one of the first visitors to enter. If shooting in the afternoon, enter before 5:30 PM.
2. Additional Tips: The main entrance to the Hall of Prayer for Good Harvest and the Guxi Gate are often crowded with people. It is best to arrive early in the morning at 8:00 AM or just before closing at 6:00 PM to capture your shots.

Temple of Heaven - Opposite the Huangqian Hall, to the left of the railings

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No. 7 Tiantan Nei Dongli, Dongcheng District, Beijing, inside the Temple of Heaven Park

Photography Tips

1. Positioning: Stand behind the railing of Huangqian Hall and choose a front-facing angle to shoot the Hall of Prayer for Good Harvest, ensuring the door frame is complete and centered, creating a symmetrical composition. 2. Composition: Frame the Hall of Prayer for Good Harvest through the door frame in the center of the image to enhance depth and visual guidance. 3. Lens Recommendation: Use a 50mm lens on a camera or the 2x zoom on a smartphone to ensure the main subject is clear and the background is appropriately compressed. 1. Travel Tips: ① Ticket Price: Park entrance + small attractions 34 RMB; ② Opening Hours: Park opens at 6:00 AM, attractions open from 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM. The Hall of Prayer for Good Harvest will be lit up at 7:00 PM every Friday, Saturday, and holidays, allowing for night viewing. ③ Shooting Time: If shooting in the morning, it is recommended to queue at the East Gate at 7:30 AM to be one of the first visitors to enter. If shooting in the afternoon, enter before 5:30 PM. 2. Additional Tips: The main entrance to the Hall of Prayer for Good Harvest and the Guxi Gate are often crowded with people. It is best to arrive early in the morning at 8:00 AM or just before closing at 6:00 PM to capture your shots.

Walking Guide

Take the Line 5 to the East Gate of the Temple of Heaven (Tiantan Dongmen Station), Line 8 to the West Gate (Tiantan Qiaomen Station), or Line 7 to the North Gate (Qiaowei Station). From the East Gate of the Temple of Heaven, transfer to bus 6, 35, or 36 to reach the Huangqian Hall. The shooting position is right across from the hall, by the railing. — step-by-step photo guide

Take the Line 5 to the East Gate of the Temple of Heaven (Tiantan Dongmen Station), Line 8 to the West Gate (Tiantan Qiaomen Station), or Line 7 to the North Gate (Qiaowei Station). From the East Gate of the Temple of Heaven, transfer to bus 6, 35, or 36 to reach the Huangqian Hall. The shooting position is right across from the hall, by the railing.